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# 1726 in Wales

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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1726 to Wales and its people.

## Incumbents

* Lord Lieutenant of North Wales (Lord Lieutenant of Anglesey, Caernarvonshire, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Merionethshire, Montgomeryshire) – George Cholmondeley, 2nd Earl of Cholmondeley
* Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan – vacant until 1729
* Lord Lieutenant of Brecknockshire and Lord Lieutenant of Monmouthshire – Sir William Morgan of Tredegar
* Lord Lieutenant of Cardiganshire – John Vaughan, 2nd Viscount Lisburne
* Lord Lieutenant of Carmarthenshire – vacant until 1755
* Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire – Sir Arthur Owen, 3rd Baronet
* Lord Lieutenant of Radnorshire – James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos
* Bishop of Bangor – William Baker
* Bishop of Llandaff – Robert Clavering
* Bishop of St Asaph – John Wynne
* Bishop of St Davids – Richard Smalbroke

## Events

* 11 January - Thomas Lloyd of Halton becomes High Sheriff of Flintshire.
* 26 July - Prince Frederick, son of the Prince of Wales, is created Baron Snowdon by his grandfather, King George I of Great Britain.
* November - John Verney is appointed a judge in Wales by prime minister Robert Walpole, after switching his political allegiance.
* 26 November - New county sheriffs are appointed:
** Broughton Whitehall of Broughton (Flintshire).
** Thomas Rowland of Cayrey (Anglesey).
** Richard Wellington of Hay Castle (Brecknockshire).
** Humphrey Roberts, Brynneuadd, (Caernarvonshire).
** David Lewis of Gernos (Cardiganshire).
** John Lloyd of Danyrallt (Carmarthenshire).
** Edward Salusbury of Galltfaenan (Denbighshire).
** Morgan Morgan of Llanrumney (Glamorgan).
** Athelstan Owen of Rhiwaedog (Merionethshire/Montgomeryshire).
** Richard Lewis of Court-y-Gallon (Monmouthshire).
** David Lewis, of Vogart or Llandewi (Pembrokeshire).
** Edward Burton of Vronlas (Radnorshire).
* date unknown
** Poet Anna Williams and her father Zachariah move into the London Charterhouse, London, while he experiments in using magnetism in pursuit of the longitude prize.
* Road bridges built
** Pont Fadog, Dyffryn Ardudwy.
** Teifi bridge, Cardigan.

## Arts and literature
### New books

* John Dyer - Grongar Hill (included in Richard Savage’s Miscellaneous Poems and Translations by Several Hands)
* Moses Williams (ed.) - Repertorium Poeticum

## Births

* 14 June - Thomas Pennant, traveller and writer (died 1798)
* 30 July - William Jones of Nayland, clergyman and author (died 1800)
* June - William Jones, poet, antiquary and radical (died 1795)
* date unknown
** Sarah Gwynne (daughter of Marmaduke Gwynne), future wife of Charles Wesley (died 1822)
** Richard Myddelton, politician (died 1795)
* probable - Edward Edwards, clergyman and academic (died 1783)

## Deaths

* 25 January - Rowland Gwynne, politician, 67
* 3 October - Edward Stradling, politician, 27
* date unknown - Thomas Williams, clergyman and translator, 68
# Znojmo Castle

Znojmo Castle is a castle in Znojmo in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic.

## History

The Znojmo Castle was initially a wooden structure built by the Přemyslid Duke Bretislav I, and completed around 1080. The structure was intended to replace an old castle across the Granice Valley, as part of an attempt at strengthening the defenses along the river Thaya against Austrian attack. From the new castle the river valley and surrounding area could be observed. However, in 1140, the wooden castle was besieged and destroyed.
Towards the end of the 12th century, the castle was reconstructed, this time in stone, and included a deep moat. The entrance to the castle was guarded by an octagonal tower called the Robber's Tower, which collapsed due to neglect at the end of the 19th century.
The Royal Town of Znojmo was founded by King Ottokar I of Bohemia and the Znojmo castle became the town's stronghold, connected to the town walls and containing a strong garrison of soldiers.
The importance of Znojmo Castle diminished near the end of the 17th century, after the Turkish threat was averted by Prince Eugene of Savoy. The Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I redeemed the castle in 1710.
The front end of the castle was sold to local citizens and became the town brewery, producing Hostan beer. The rear of the castle came into the hands of the Lords of Deblin who built a Baroque chateau on the space, which still stands.
The only remains of the castle used by the Přemysl dukes is the Romanesque Rotunda of Saint Catherine, the interior of which is covered with 11th-century frescoes depicting biblical scenes and illustrating the life of Přemysl.
# C/2009 F6 (Yi–SWAN)

Comet C/2009 F6 (Yi–SWAN) is a non-periodic comet which appeared in March 2009.
March 26, 2009—it was discovered by Korean Dae-am Yi using a simple hand-held Canon 5D camera and 90-mm lens valued at US$249. April 4, 2009—Rob Matson reported he discovered it in the SWAN instrument photographs on the SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) spacecraft website; the estimated cost is believed to exceed US$160,000,000,000.
The comet is too dim to be seen by the naked eye, but was theoretically-visible through amateur telescopes. It is hard to watch because it is small with a tiny tail in the visible-light spectrum. It reached a peak magnitude around +8.5 in April into May, and passed 1.5 degrees south of the Double cluster in Perseus on April 23.
# John Billson

John William Billson (10 January 1862 – 23 December 1924) was a British-born Australian politician. He was an Australian Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Fitzroy from 1900 to 1924 and the deputy leader of the state Labor Party from 1913 to 1924.
Billson was born in Leicester, England, where he became a bootmaker and trade unionist. He married Sarah Jane Sarson Coverley on 14 October 1882; they had three children. Billson migrated to Australia in 1886, continued working as a bootmaker and became president of the Victorian Operative Bootmakers' Union in 1893–95, serving in that capacity during the prominent 1894-95 bootmakers' strike. His unionism made finding work difficult; he went briefly to Sydney, before returning to Victoria to become the union's general secretary from 1895 to 1901. Billson was also a City of Richmond councillor from 1898 to 1900, a member of the Melbourne Trades Hall Council from 1890 and the council's president from 1900 to 1901, and held numerous other roles, including member of the Eight Hours Day committee, chairman of the 1902 Interstate Boot Trade Conference and a member of the first boot trade wages board in 1897.
In 1900 he won the seat of Fitzroy in the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the Labor Party. In December 1913 he served as Minister of Railways in the 13-day Elmslie Ministry. Billson was deputy leader of the Labor Party from 1913 until his death. He was also a member of the Railways Standing Committee from 1916 until his death and its chairman in 1924.
During World War I he was a passionate opponent of conscription, but was a vigorous recruiter for the war effort. In December 1917, he was prosecuted for statements likely to prejudice His Majesty's relations with foreign powers for remarks made at an anti-conscription rally, but the charges were dismissed.
Billson was reportedly unable to take a position in the Prendergast Ministry in June 1924, several months prior to his death, due to his ill health; The Age speculated that he would probably have been Chief Secretary. He died at his home in North Fitzroy, Melbourne in December 1924 after a long illness and was buried at Box Hill Cemetery.
# David Cunningham (politician)

David James Cunningham (born 31 March 1936) is a former Australian politician.
He was born in Glen Huntly, and prior to politics he was an organiser and industrial officer with the Australian Workers' Union. In 1980 he was elected to Melton Shire Council, and he was also vice-president of the Western Region Commission. A member of the Labor Party, he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 1985 as the member for Derrimut, moving to Melton in 1992. He retired in 1999.
# 10th century in Wales

"none" is preferred when the title is sufficiently descriptive; see [[WP:SDNONE]]
This article is about the particular significance of the century 901–1000 to Wales and its people.

## Events

905
* The kingdom of Dyfed passes to Hywel Dda as a result of his marriage to Elen, the daughter of Llywarch ap Hyfaidd, following the death of Llywarch's heir, Rhydderch.
920
* Hywel Dda unites the kingdoms of Dyfed and Seisyllwg to create Deheubarth.
928
* King Æthelstan of England receives the submission of Welsh kings, including Hywel Dda, and sets the border of Wales at the River Wye.
969
* Iago ab Idwal imprisons his brother Ieuaf ap Idwal.
985
* Cadwallon ab Ieuaf becomes King of Gwynedd.
986
* Maredudd ab Owain becomes King of Gwynedd, after disposing of its previous ruler, Cadwallon ab Ieuaf.
987
* Maredudd ab Owain becomes King of Deheubarth.
992
* Maredudd ab Owain attacks Morgannwg.
999
* Cynan ap Hywel becomes King of Gwynedd.
* Vikings sack St David's and murder the bishop, Morgeneu.

## Births

* date unknown - Llywelyn ap Seisyll, King of Gwynedd and Deheubarth (d. 1023)

## Deaths

900
* Merfyn ap Rhodri, prince of Gwynedd
909
* Cadell ap Rhodri, King of Seisyllwg
916
* Anarawd ap Rhodri, King of Gwynedd
942
* Idwal Foel, King of Gwynedd
950
* Hywel Dda, King of most of Wales
953
* Haearnddur, son of Merfyn ap Rhodri (probable)
979
* Iago ab Idwal, King of Gwynedd
985
* Hywel ab Ieuaf, King of Gwynedd
986
* Cadwallon ab Ieuaf, King of Gwynedd
987
* Owain ap Hywel, King of Deheubarth
999
* Maredudd ab Owain, King of Gwynedd and Deheubarth
* Morgeneu, Bishop of St David's (in Viking raid)
# Leslie D'Arcy

Leslie Francis Christopher D’Arcy (2 December 1899 – 24 November 1975), Australian politician, was a Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the Electoral district of Grant representing the Labor Party from 1952 to 1955 and the Australian Labor Party (Anti-Communist) (Democratic Labor Party) from March–April 1955.
# Nadezhda Birobidzhan

KhK Nadezhda (Russian: ХК Надежд) is a bandy club in Birobidzhan, Russia. The club was founded in 1939 and has been playing in the Russian Bandy Supreme League, the second tier of Russian bandy, with home games at Stadium Dalselmash in Birobidzhan, until the 2016–17 season. Building an indoor arena has been considered. However, in 2017–18 the team is not playing in the league, but non-professionally. The club colours are green and white.
# Damian Jakubik

Damian Jakubik (born 25 March 1990) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for I liga club Pogoń Siedlce, on loan from Radomiak Radom.

## Honours

Radomiak Radom
* I liga: 2020–21
* II liga: 2018–19
# Rational AG

Rational AG is a German manufacturer and retailer of commercial and industrial kitchen equipment for thermal food preparation. The company is based in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, and was founded by Siegfried Meister in 1973. It operates worldwide and has 25 subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, North and South America as well as seven branches in Germany.

## History

The company was founded in 1973 by Siegfried Meister (* 1938, † 2017) with 18 employees as a company for the production and distribution of hot air appliances in Germany. These quickly superseded conventional ovens that were used in the commercial sector before then. Initially, the company produced deep fryers and ovens. In 1976, Meister invented the Rational combi steamer for commercial kitchens and started its production. From 1978 onwards, the company concentrated solely on combi steamers and discontinued all other product lines.
From 1991, Rational expanded abroad and founded its first subsidiary in the United Kingdom. In 1992, the company took over the French partner Frima. Since then, local sales companies have been established in multiple countries across the world.
In 2000, "Rational GmbH" was converted to a stock corporation. Since March 3, 2000, the company has been listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
In 2008, Rational opened its third plant in Landsberg. On March 4, 2009, the company was promoted to the MDAX. As of September 22, 2014, Rational AG was listed in the SDAX. In 2012, Peter Stadelmann joined the company and took over the business from 2014.
On August 11, 2016, Rational moved back up to the MDAX, and on September 18, 2017, the stock again moved to the SDAX. In 2018, Frima was renamed Rational and its VarioCookingCenter has since been marketed under the Rational brand.
On September 23, 2019, Rational returned to the MDAX. In April 2022, the contract of CEO Peter Stadelmann was extended until November 2027.

## Company

Rational AG has 7 national and 25 international subsidiaries in Germany, Europe, Asia, North and South America. The company is active with an export share of 87 percent.
In 2021, the company generated sales of €779.7 million and employed 2,206 people.
EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) amounted to 160 million euros in 2021. The EBIT margin was 20.5 percent. The family of founder Siegfried Meister holds the majority of shares in the company, 55.2 percent, with 44.8 percent in public float (as of March 1, 2022).

## Products

Rational's products include the iCombi Pro and iCombi Classic combi steamers and the iVario Pro, which can replace a tipper, pan, kettle or fryer in the kitchen. The appliances can be connected and controlled via an online platform. This allows, for example, for menu plans or recipe management to be controlled digitally. The platform also contains cooking videos and a recipe library.
Combi steamers account for about 90 percent of the company's appliance sales, while sales of the iVario line account for about ten percent. The combi steamers are produced and tested at the plant in Landsberg am Lech.
# The Pointing Finger (1933 film)

The Pointing Finger is a 1933 British drama film directed by George Pearson and starring John Stuart, Viola Keats and Leslie Perrins. The plot concerns a man who plans to murder his cousin so he can claim his earldom and an inheritance. The film was made by Twickenham Film Studios with sets designed by the art director James A. Carter. It was distributed by RKO Pictures as a quota quickie. Based on the novel The Pointing Finger (1907) by "Rita," it was a remake of the 1922 film of the same name.

## Cast

* John Stuart as Lord Rollestone
* Viola Keats as Lady Mary Stuart
* Leslie Perrins as James Mallory
* Michael Hogan as Patrick Lafone
* A. Bromley Davenport as Lord Edensore
* Henrietta Watson as Lady Anne Rollestone
* D.J. Williams as Grimes
* Clare Greet as Landlady
# Kingman Douglass

Kingman Douglass (April 16, 1896 – October 8, 1971) was an American investment banker and a leading member of the United States intelligence community. He was a deputy director of Central Intelligence from March 1946 to July 1946.
Douglass was born April 16, 1896, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of William Angus Douglass and Eliza Kingman. He was educated at The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania (class of 1914) and Yale University (class of 1918).
During World War I, Douglass served as a captain and pilot with the 91st Aero Squadron, the "Demon Chasers," engaged in aerial observation and photographic intelligence. Credited with three aerial victories, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) and commended for bravery in action.
On December 16, 1922, Douglass married Helen Field James, the daughter of Howard James and Sophie Ayers. The couple had three sons: Abner Kingman Douglass, Howard James Douglass and William Angus Douglass. They were later divorced.
Douglass was an investment banker for many years, a managing partner of Dillon Read.
Douglass returned to military service in World War II: as a member of the Eighth Air Force, he served as the senior United States Army Air Corps intelligence liaison officer assigned to the British Air Ministry and in the Allied Intelligence Group in the Pacific Theater. After the war, Douglass established the new Central Intelligence Agency, serving as its deputy director for a few months before returning to finance. Still, he returned to intelligence after a while: Douglass later served as assistant director of the CIA, from 1950 through July 1952.
Douglass married Adele Astaire, daughter of Frederick E. Astaire, and sister of the celebrated Broadway and Hollywood actor and dancer Fred Astaire, on April 29, 1947. For a time the Douglasses lived at Mount Gordon Farm in Middleburg, Virginia, where Adele was photographed for Life magazine in March 1961 (Life, 3/10/1961, p. 85).
Douglass died at the Roosevelt Hospital in New York City on October 8, 1971, at the age of 75.
# Peggy (dog)

Peggy (born c. early 2018) is a British Pugese dog actress. Peggy was born sometime in 2018 as the runt of an accidental litter, being adopted online by Holly Middleton. Peggy achieved notice for winning the title of Britain's ugliest dog, and later made television appearances, gaining popularity for her "ugliness".
After gaining notice from Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, Peggy made her acting debut as Dogpool in his 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine, a role she underwent extensive training for. She is nominated for a Fidos Award for her work on the film.

## Early life

Holly Middleton adopted Peggy online near the end of 2018. She was six months old at the time, and she was the runt of an accidental litter. Peggy was named after Middleton's great-grandmother. She is a cross between a Pug and a Chinese Crested Dog, also known as a Pugese. In 2023, Peggy was entered into an ugly dog competition held by a photography printing firm called ParrotPrint. She won, earning the title of "Britain's ugliest dog," and the founder of ParrotPrint described Peggy's success as "a classic rags to riches story."

## Film and television career

Due to her success in the ugly dog competition, she appeared on television and eventually entered the film industry. She appeared on This Morning and BBC Breakfast, and later actor Ryan Reynolds posted a picture of Peggy in a Deadpool costume on social media, revealing that she would appear as an animal actor in the 2024 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Deadpool & Wolverine. Reynolds stated that he was a proponent for Peggy's inclusion in the film because "she feels like the animal manifestation of Wade Wilson."
For the film, Peggy was trained by animal trainer Jules Tottman; she had no prior training. According to Reynolds, Peggy underwent more training for the film than his co-star Hugh Jackman. Jumping into Reynolds' arms on command took about eight weeks for her to learn, and she was coaxed into licking his face with cheese.
Peggy walked the red carpet with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman at the film's premiere in London. To celebrate, HMV temporarily replaced the image of Nipper on their logo with Peggy. She also began making appearances at fan events and comic conventions to meet with fans.
In October 2024, Peggy was nominated for a Fidos Award for her work in Deadpool & Wolverine, and appeared with Fidos Awards founder Toby Rose to announce the 2025 longlist. In December 2024, she appeared as a special guest on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2022 | This Morning | Herself (guest) | Magazine programme feature |
| 2023 | BBC Breakfast | Herself (guest) | Breakfast television feature |
| 2024 | Deadpool & Wolverine | Dogpool | Peggy's acting debut |
| 2024 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year | Herself (guest) | Panel game television feature |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Work | Result | Refs. |
| 2023 | ParrotPrint ugly dog contest | Britain's ugliest dog | — | Won | |
| 2025 | Fidos Award | Pending | Deadpool & Wolverine | Pending | |
# Kalika Bhagawati Temple

Kalika Bhagawati Temple, also known as Baglung Kalika Bhagawati Temple, is a significant Hindu temple located south-east of the town of Báglung in western Nepal. It is situated on the southern banks of the Kali Gandaki River.
The presiding deity of the temple is Kalika (or Kali), one of the fiercest forms of Shakti, the consort of Shiva. Kalika is one of the main goddess for the Shaiva sect.
The temple courtyard has four entrances in each of the cardinal directions. The temple compound contains a sprawling collection of various other small temples dedicated to Shiva, Radha Krishna, Lakshmi Narayan and others.
The major festival of the temple, Chaite-Dashain, is held on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha (bright lunar fortnight) of the month of Chaitra, with thousands of devotees visiting. The devotees light oil lamps, perform pooja, rituals and get married with the belief of receiving the Devi's blessings. The other major festival is that of Dashain, which runs from the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashwin and ending on the Purnima (full moon).
According to local folklore the King of Parbat District, Pratap Narayan Singh Malla, received an idol of goddess Kalika as part of the dowry in his marriage with King Manimukunda Sen's daughter. Whilst returning to his residence after the marriage ceremony, the bride, groom and others from the marriage procession took shelter in the forest. On the following day, not a single person was able to move the idol, so, the king constructed a temple on that spot.
Traditionally devotees practices live animal sacrifices at the temple in the belief that this would enable their wishes to be fulfilled. On 13 April 2016, the sacrificing of pigeons was stopped on the basis that pigeon represents a symbol of peace. The pigeons are instead released from within the temple's grounds.

## Gallery

* Front view of Baglung Kalika Bhagawati Temple
* Marketplace to buy Puja materials
* A Board welcomes all the devotees and visitors in Temple
* Copper Bell on the way to Temple
* Way to Temple through forest
* Side View of Kalika Bhagawati Temple through forest
* View point Located on back side of Temple
# Jim Furey

James Andrew Furey (September 22, 1932 – January 28, 2024) was an American gridiron football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders, BC Lions and New York Titans. He played college football at Kansas State University. Furey died in Livingston, New Jersey on January 28, 2024, at the age of 91.
# Intermediate school district

An intermediate school district, in the United States, is a term used by some states to classify a special agency that operates outside the traditional charter of a school district. The specific role of these agencies varies by state.

## Michigan

In Michigan, an intermediate school district (also known as an educational service agency) is a government agency usually organized at the county or multi-county level that assists a local school district in providing programs and services. Those services and programs include teacher education, enhancing education for very young or disenfranchised youth, providing resources for curriculum development, and training in new technologies. They collect data for the Michigan Department of Education, and act as liaisons to the State of Michigan government. An intermediate school district has a board of education chosen by a group of electors with one member from each local school district's board of education. Additionally, they may recommend a merger of school districts to the Michigan State Board of Education.

## Minnesota

In Minnesota, an intermediate school district is a special designation applied to a school district formed as a cooperative effort of two or more school districts "offering integrated services for secondary, post-secondary and adult students in the areas of vocational education, special education, and other authorized services."
# Church of St Mary, Felmersham

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Felmersham, Bedfordshire, England.
Its foundations were laid in about 1220, and it was completed about 20 years later; some modifications were made in the 14th and 15th Centuries, but it remains largely in the style of its original form. The church is known for its West Front, having finely carved arcades and a heavily moulded doorway, and is of unusual scale and decoration for its type.
It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.